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The Academy of Educators in collaboration with the Medical Education Research Unit (MERU) are excited to announce the Intro to Methods in Education Scholarship call for applications. This is a certificate course for educators who would like to develop their skills for education research and scholarship. The course will equip educators to plan an education research/scholarship project and write a full proposal that can be used to implement the project, apply to the IRB for approval to do research with human participants, and/or apply for an education grant.

The Academy of Educators is excited to announce our inaugural Leadership in Education Administration Program (LEAP) course, which is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to excel in leadership roles across WashU’s educational programs. LEAP offers an introductory leadership curriculum that covers essential skills and knowledge, including: Change Management; Negotiation; Coaching, Mentoring & Sponsorship; Funds Flow in Education; and Grit & Resilience. This course is tailored to support emerging leaders in health professions education and administration, equipping you with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive success in your career. 

Mentorship Best Practices Series

Location: In-Person (Calendar invites sent with location)
Overview: The Academy of Educators Mentorship Subcommittee is pleased to offer an in-person workshop series on Mentorship Best Practices. This is a 4-part series that will discuss best practices, skill building, culturally responsive mentorship, mentoring across identities, and mentorship challenges. We recommend that participants sign up for all 4 sessions. The series is geared towards clinical faculty who work with learners, and we welcome a diversity of experiences. A certificate of completion is offered to those who attend all 4 workshops.

Debriefing Skills Workshop

Date/ Time: Wednesday, 10.9.24 @ 2:00p - 4:00p
Location: In-Person (Calendar invite sent with location)
Workshop Leads: Alex Croft, MD; Preeta George, MD; Sara Greer, MD

Overview: The Academy of Educators, in collaboration with the Howard and Joyce Wood Simulation Center, is pleased to offer an in-person Debriefing Skills Workshop. This workshop is intended for educators who wish to develop their skills in debriefing strategies, whether applied to simulations, clinical events, observed clinical encounters, or general feedback conversations. The workshop focuses on a technique called Debriefing with Good Judgement, developed at the Harvard Center for Medical Simulation. In order to facilitate skills application and interactivity during the workshop itself, pre-work will be required (30-40 minute review of pre-recorded videos and articles). Please only register if you anticipate being able to complete the pre-work. Registration will be capped at 20 participants. Registration Deadline 9/25/24

A safe SPACE: How educators can support the work-related grief of their trainees or colleagues

Date/ Time: Thursday, 11.14.24 @ 3:00p - 4:30p
Location: In-Person (Calendar invite sent with location)
Workshop Lead: Erin Hickey, MD

Overview: The Academy of Educators is pleased to announce a new workshop, A safe SPACE: How educators can support the work-related grief of their trainees or colleagues led by Erin Hickey, MD. Following this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explore key literature on grief experiences of health care providers.
2. Self-identify behavioral and psychologic responses to caring for seriously ill patients.
3. Apply an approach to navigating the grief of your trainees or colleagues.

Office of Education

On behalf of Loeb Selection Committee co-chairs, Dr. Eva Aagaard and Dr. Abby Spencer, we are pleased to announce the call for applications for Loeb Teaching Fellows. Applications will be accepted beginning August 30, 2024 and are due by Sunday, October 13, 2024.

The Loeb Teaching Fellows program was established in 2004 by a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Loeb to support faculty who are committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and education. The program provides fellows with the time and opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas that augment the education of medical students, residents and fellows. All Washington University School of Medicine faculty (including voluntary teaching faculty) at any level are eligible to apply. These prestigious fellowships are the cornerstone of our innovation in education efforts and are critical to helping WUSM grow as a world-class center for educational excellence.

There will be two (2) Loeb Teaching Fellowships available this term, supported jointly by the BJH Foundation and WUSM; the Fellowship term will run two years, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. A mid-term review and renewal are required in 2026. Loeb Teaching Fellows will receive $50,000 per year for two years for salary compensation ONLY to enable dedicating a significant portion of his/her time to development and implementation of their project and direct teaching of medical students and/or residents/ fellows.

For additional information on the Loeb Teaching Fellows, including a list of current and past fellows and the selection committee, please visit the Academy of Educators website.

The online application form can be found HERE.

The Academy of Educators and the Medical Education Research Unit (MERU) of WashU Medicine are pleased to announce the call for grant funding proposals for education research and scholarship projects. Projects must be focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, rather than biomedical discovery or application. Proposals may originate from any unit within the School of Medicine. The principal investigator must be a WashU Medicine faculty member. Grants of up to $5000 will be awarded based on a competitive review process. 

To see full workshop descriptions and information click here.

What: A View of Two Community-Based Initiatives for Aging in Place- NORCs and Villages

The size of America’s aging population continues to increase. By 2030, the number of people aged 65 and older will exceed the number of children for the first time in history. Most adults say that it is important for them to remain in their homes for as long as possible, or to “age in place.” This requires careful planning, including decisions about additional help in the home and in-home health care, with safety, mobility, and daily activities in mind. Learn about the role of community-based organizations, such as Villages and NORCs, in helping people to age in their homes and communities in a safe and socially connected manner.

When: October 1, 2024, 12p-1p; October 30, 2024, 4p-5p

Where: Virtual- Zoom link shared with completed registration

Register for this and all CIPE events here.

What: Voter Registration & Notary Services

Did you know 10% of physicians and 12% of Registered Nurses are less likely to vote than the general public? The HPSLC is spearheading an effort with Vot-ER, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, with the mission to educate our health professional community that voting is a tool to advocate for what we care about. With your help, we can decrease those disparities as well as eliminating factors that may interfere with the community’s care.

When: October 7, 2024, 8a-2p; October 9, 2024, 8a-6p

Where: HPSLC will be tabling outside the South End of Hope Plaza

What: Call for Submissions! Interprofessional Clinical Teams in Action

Are you part of a strong interprofessional clinical team, or an interprofessional team with clinical components? The Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education is looking for you! The CIPE is assembling a panel discussion as part of our Fall semester Professional Development series. 

Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024

Register your team here.

What: CIPE’s Foundational Workshops- IPE 101 & 201

In CIPE’s foundational 101 workshop, learn about the IPE competencies and the emerging CIPE longitudinal curriculum through simulation, role-play, and videos. This experience allows you to gain knowledge about implicit bias, the stereotypes of professions, and the culture of teams, while practicing your facilitation and debriefing skills. In 201 you will explore conflict management styles and role-play various interprofessional team scenarios, debriefing to discuss any challenges faced and how they were addressed.

When: October 28, 2024, 9a-3p (lunch included)

Where: Location shared with confirmed registration

Register for this and all CIPE events here.

Additional CIPE offerings may be found at the
Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education website

You don't have to be a member of the Academy to take advantage of all of our offerings.
Check out our workshops, courses, grant opportunities, and events at the links above
to help you become the best educator & teacher you can be!